Happy Mercury Music Issue to all those who observe! Today marks the release of the Mercury’s first Music Issue since pre-pandemic. Edited by yours truly, the issue is stuffed silly with heaps good music features, including a Portland music map, album reviews, a summer festival roundup, Justin Townes Earle’s Portland years, a Turn! Turn! Turn! […]
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Plus Echo & the Bunnymen are mad cute, Andy Stott is mad moody, and Carlos Niño ain’t mad at all.
Posted inFashion
Portland’s Pretty
A Fashionable Bon Voyage to Marjorie Skinner
A very fashionable bon voyage for former Merc Managing Editor Marjorie Skinner.
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New Column!
Are You Ready to Celebrate Legal Cannabis? Join Us on July 3 for Weed the People! (A Sampling/Celebration Party!)
Don’t miss our legalization celebration (and sampling) party, Weed the People!
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Your Pride 2015 Event Guide
The Best of the Rest
Your Pride 2015 guide to the mostest funnest events!
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The Laziest Host
How to Throw a Party Without Lifting a Finger
Everything a lazy person should know about hosting the easiest party ever.
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Small-Talk Primer
A Short Guide to Sounding Witty, Intelligent, and a Bit Geeky
We present tips for the socially inept host who’s bound and determined to converse with party guests.
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She Likes Us
Amy Sedaris and Hospitality under the Influence
Amy Sedaris takes a moment to give Mercury readers some party tips.
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The Drunken Host
How to Booze Your Way Through Your Own Party
To be a good host, you must not fear the drunken abyss. A few boozy punch recipes will help get you there.
